Physical Layer

Top-down shooter with bullet reflection and throwable objects

RaStar Studio · Published by Phoenixx Inc. · Released Mar 15, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 78
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Mar 20, 2023
Minimum PC: 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Physical Layer?

In this single-player top-down shooter, you infiltrate enemy bases as a special agent disguised as a high school girl, collecting codes to prevent an EMP launch. Across separate stages, you shoot enemies, slide through bullets, reflect nearby shots, and throw objects to attack or create cover.

For you if...

+you like fast, stage-based action with bullet-hell elements
+you enjoy unlocking new weapons and character costumes

Not for you if...

−you want large environments and open-ended exploration
−you prefer slow combat with little pressure to dodge

What players say

91% of 78 reviews are positive

Players praise the gunplay and the ways movable blocks add tactical options. Recurring criticisms include the short length and awkward targeting when manipulating objects.

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Physical Layer system requirements

Minimum: 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Physical Layer?

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Minimum

OS: Windows10
Processor: Intel Core i7-6650U
Memory: ８ GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does Physical Layer have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Physical Layer run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 16
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese.

Does Physical Layer use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam